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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,186.34, 12,677.28 and 5,207.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,186.34, 12,677.28 and 5,207.36 is: 7,186.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,186.34 : 12,677.28 = 5,207.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,186.34/12,677.28 = 5,207.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,186.34x = 12,677.28 × 5,207.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,186.34x = 66,015,192.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,015,192.47/9,186.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,186.24

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